A forensic analyst named Bamaiyi Meriga, brought in by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele, has confirmed that the documents used to request a $6.2 million payment for foreign election observers were indeed forged.
Meriga’s forensic analysis pointed to clear evidence of signature forgery, noting disparities in the seal of execution compared to the authentic version.
He affirmed that the signatures did not match those of former President Muhammad Buhari and ex-Secretary General of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.
The trial judge, Justice Hamza Muazu, accepted these contested documents as evidence.
During cross-examination, Emefiele’s counsel expressed displeasure with the witness, accusing him of avoiding questions.
The trial is scheduled to resume on March 11.
